Agent86

Brilliant post, couldn't agree more. I was disappointed in the 3IS release, and the RCF unfortunately

Have you driven an RC-F?

Or are you basing this on your 13 year old IS300?

FrankyX did you notice a difference between the RC350F and your IS350F?

As the RC has rear steer.

Good write up too.

That's a pain.

Why put it there?

Maybe put on a Mitsubishi forum???

sorry to say bud but i think your expecting abit too much

they are already doing a fantastic job with after sale support

Glad I'm not the only one thinking the same thing.

"Get over yourself" ran thru my mind. You bought a car not a subscription or membership.

The Ducati stand at the MotoGP at Phillip Island is full of Ducati owners, yes.....no free tickets though. Just the ability to buy a ticket to the stand is all ownership gets you.

Interesting, you don't know me yet you feel compelled to make a personal comment on me!

However, reading some of your other posts there is a common theme there.

Sorry Blacky, not commenting on you personally, from your other posts you sound like a good guy.

Just the thought that maybe yiou were expecting a little too much. My point with the Ducati stand is that maybe Lexus could have a section that Lexus owners can buy tickets to. What do you gys think of that??

Something between what you were expecting and what we actually got.

ilv1004 happy to keep it a happy place. Its more a point of watching what you type than the way you talk though. Don't worry be happy as they say.

sorry to say bud but i think your expecting abit too much

they are already doing a fantastic job with after sale support

Glad I'm not the only one thinking the same thing.

"Get over yourself" ran thru my mind. You bought a car not a subscription or membership.

The Ducati stand at the MotoGP at Phillip Island is full of Ducati owners, yes.....no free tickets though. Just the ability to buy a ticket to the stand is all ownership gets you.

I disagree with a few parts of your post....but hey that's what a forum is for.

Sorry to sound harsh but I don't mean it to be. When I re-read my post through it read harsh but thats not what I had in my mind while typing. So please don't take it that way Lexus Nerd as I can see you are trying to be helpful...as am I.

Discussions on rattles feature prominently in these forums.

"Prominent" (Meaning) Immediately noticeable; conspicuous.

Hardly what I'd call the level of discussions about rattles in new Lexus on this forum.

I've read stories from around the world where they'll hold on to them for days to try and finally remove rattles and squeaks.

After having one rattle removed .

Your one rattle is most likely completely different to his. Something to consider before suggesting a course of action that will most likely be a waste of his time.

consider the winder motor in the door. I've never heard of it being a problem in a Lexus.

Serriously take the car back to Lexus util your happy is the best advice.

lexus dont actually do a "affordable" "family car" yet.

They do....they're called Toyotas.

A bit like saying Bentley don't do a good dual cab ute. lol

Affordable car companies such as Toyota, Holden, Ford etc and Luxury car companies such as BMW, Audi Lexus etc are aimed at different parts of the market.

Hmmmm,

You're really chasing info on this......invoice first...now which "rep"?? Your only 2 posts!

You wouldn't happen to be a dealer?

Copy of the invoice isn't something that I would supply to some random on the net.

Nor something I'd ask for.

No sir.

Here you go.....

http://www.whereismaps.com/buy-map-updates_built-in-car-navigation.aspx

Free stuff?

I dont recommend Sydney City Lexus to anyone. poor customer service, since I bought the car under company. so i dont really care.

Congrats on the car..very nice.

Gotta laugh at people who when buying a $80k car are worried about "free stuff". Seriously coolmeow? See what you get when you buy an Audi(my other car). You get zip....nil...zero. I'd be happy if the Audi had all its options as standard like the Lexus.

As for your bad customer experience... what particularly happened & why did you still buy the car off them then?

I only ask because I had the opposite experience...got bad service at Chatswood..OK service at Parra but really enjoyed dealing with City Lexus and thats where I bought from.

I certainly wouldn't complain or bag Chatswood or Parra though as its just my experience & wasn't sooo bad. I just voted with my money and gave it to who looked after me.

Wondering why you didn't do the same???

I got surveyed after I got my car, maybe you will too? I scored my guy 10 out of 10...sounds like yours will be lucky to get a 5.

As for running in the engine....its not as important on moden engines, especially Lexus as the engines get run before being put in the car.

Lexus state run in is optional:

The engine of your new Lexus vehicle is made with industry-leading precision and quality. As a result, the break-in procedures listed in the Owner's Manual for a brand-new Lexus are optional. While following these procedures may help to optimize engine performance and engine longevity over the life of the engine, these potential benefits are marginal compared to the benefits that result from ensuring that recommended maintenance is performed as scheduled.

before I harrass my local Lexus dealer's service department

I'll save you the hassle....don't bother.

They won't touch you car or know about it. Software/switchgear/circuits only need to be slightly different for things not to work. Its locally built so different to what they are trained on and have workshop data for.

They will refer you back to a Toyota dealer who also will have no interest in helping you look into this as to avoid any dramas it may cause. If it ain't broke they won't try to fix it.

Sorry to be harsh but you've got an Aurion...enjoy it.

I wouldn't buy a Lexus that didn't have a full Lexus service history.

Gives me the impression the owner has scimped on mantainence. (not saying that you have)

I know that a non Lexus service history has a negative effect on trade in valuation.

No....250X has halogen.

The X is based on the prestige model.

IS300 manual would be awesome.

This is for the importers that will make money from selling these cars to take care of. Not us individuals...sorry dude but you must be crazy...or joking.

Besides most people on here have Australian delivered Lexus....not Toyota imports.

Yes the control that does the speed and RPM orange ring light also does the DRL so for sure he will run into some dramas...

I have doubts over the $700 price as well. He hasn't specified where from? Asia is a big place.

But i am wondering whether the parts will fit into my lexus or not? Am just worry that some fittings might be different from countries to countries

Its only $700.......let us know how you go with it.

less further corporate discount.

The only discount to come from the corporate program is slightly reduce dealers charges. There's no actual extra discount to the price of the car. The free servicing is the big advantage of the corporate program.

As other have mentioned here before it is not like a fleet discount. People get confused with this.

Finally got to put on my new 18" F Sport Hyper Silver rims! My first mod :)

Hey JML they look hot!

They are the new 2011 spec F-sport wheel...you are quick.

I noticed that previously you bought 18's from Sewell...is that where you got these?

If you don't mind me asking, what did they cost you?

I thought I read there was an IS350 there?

I can't pick which one it is. :(

Nice photos.

You'll need to wait til next year before that happens. Depending on colour you may not even get one until next year. Black is hard to get. Even at full price.

RS5 was at the Motorshow. Very nice but very over priced

IS350 is the best bang for buck....

The reason for the ultrasonic blue over the black is to distinguish from the IS250, which I dont believe comes in ultrasonic blue.

That won't distinguish it from a 250.

IS250 has been available in that blue for over a year...you can also get an IS250C in that colour.

Nice colour

Its a bit hard to sell V13(3 version out of date) when the the latest version is on torrents for free....

Just saying.